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Disagreement with developer continues BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

LINO LAKES — A conversation during open mike ended with a threat of a lawsuit at the Feb. 10 City Council meeting. Jamie Jensen is the developer of St. Clair Estates, a 35-lot single-family residential subdivision located north of Birch Street/CSAH 34 and east of Hokah Drive. The council approved the project’s preliminary plat in August 2016 and the final plat and development agreement in February 2017. “I'm here because we have a number of issues that we are trying to work through, and it has almost felt like the situation has gotten kind of adversarial. I feel like we put in a very nice project, but trying to close it up has been really difficult,” Jensen said. “It seems so very difficult to get through these last few items and I wish that I had someone to talk to here who I could work through those with,” he continued. “I had been working with (Community Development Director) Mr. (Michael) Grochala, but that does not seem to work very well. I have a developer's personality and sometimes

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Just caught, now time for a weigh-in Ed Chance hustles across the ice toward the weigh station with the 7.6 pound northern he caught during the 38th annual Centerville LIons Ice Fishing Contest Saturday, Feb. 15. The catch put him on the top of the fish caught list. See more photos on page 15.

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The special general election for the Anoka County Commissioner District 6 seat was held Feb. 11. Candidates Jeff Reinert and Cindy Hansen won the special primary election back in November. The seat was vacant due to former commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah being selected as the county administrator.

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Firefighters honored The Centennial Fire District held its annual awards ceremony Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Centennial Library. Many awards were given out, including Firefighter of the Year, Fire Officer of the Year, Public Educator of the Year, Instructor of the Year, Chief’s Award of Excellence, Rookie of the Year, years of service awards and more.

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Officer Erik Odmark was officially sworn into the Centennial Lakes Police Department. Odmark is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Metropolitan State University, and he is a recent graduate of Century College. He was a community service officer in Cottage Grove and is also an emergency medical technician (EMT). PHOTOS SUBMITTED

Darren Eckart and Mike Tschida are both recognized for 15 years of service with the district. Pictured with them are Chief Harlan Lundstrom, Assistant Chief David Bruder and Training Chief Kathy Peil.

Officers, civilians recognized The Centennial Lakes Police Governing Board swore in a new police officer and presented a couple of awards at its Feb. 10 meeting.

Darren Eckart is awarded the Fire Officer of the Year Award. Pictured with him are Chief Harlan Lundstrom and Assistant Chief David Bruder.

Chief Harlan Lundstrom awards the Chief’s Award of Excellence to Assistant Chief David Bruder for 25 years of service. Bruder will retire this month.

Assistant Chief David Bruder presents Pete Johnson with the Public Educator of the Year Award.

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Lexington resident Mark Peterson was recognized with a Civilian Service Award for his actions in 2019. Peterson recognized that an elderly Circle Pines resident needed considerable help. She was in declining health, living in less-than-desirable conditions and didn’t have any family that could be of assistance. Peterson worked closely with a community service officer and a variety of social service agencies to get the resident the help she needed. The resident has since relocated to an assisted living facility in Blaine. Peterson was instrumental in getting the woman moved and situated in her new home, and made sure that her multiple pets were placed in proper care.

Larry Hutchinson received a Support and Service Award for 20 years of information technology (IT) support and service. “For over 20 years Larry Hutchinson (aka Hutch) has rendered information IT service and support to our department,” Chief James Coan said. “He has kept us updated on technical advancements, has guided us through the complexities and challenges of computer technology/management and kept us safe and secure from intrusion and compromise.” He continued, “Hutch has also assisted on countless important projects, including onboard squad computers and the body camera program.”

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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its Feb. 10 meeting: • Heard from Jamie Jensen, the developer of the residential subdivision St. Clair Estates. See the full story in this week's issue of the Quad Community Press. • Appointed election judges for the presidential primary March 3. • Appointed Zachary Beddow to the vacant community service officer (CSO) position within the Public Safety Department. Beddow's hourly rate of pay will be $18.06 and he will start in the position in mid-to-late February. Mayor Rob Rafferty asked Police Chief John Swenson to provide some background on CSOs and what they do for the city. Swenson explained that CSOs are non-sworn positions occupied by individuals who are attending school to become a police officer. “It is a 20-hour per week position for us, and they do a whole host of duties, anything from bringing/dropping off evidence at the various labs that we use, prisoner

transport, handling animal control issues ...” he said. Swenson added that the CSOs often stay with the department and become sworn officers. • Appointed Janele Waterman to the vacant administrative assistant position within the Community Development Department. Waterman's hourly rate of pay will be $24.59; she will start in the position in early March. • Ordered the project, approved plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for the Well House No. 1 rehabilitation project. The project will provide necessary equipment upgrades and repairs to the existing well house. The budget for the project is $625,000 and funding will be provided from the water operating fund. The council will likely award a construction contract at its March 9 meeting and construction should begin in April, with substantial completion next fall.

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• Held the second reading of a zoning ordinance text amendment to allow for small wireless facilities. Zoning ordinance section 1007.53 (antennas) does not address small wireless facilities, but City Code Chapter 305 does establish requirements. The amendment simply directs people to find more information about the topic in Chapter 305. The ordinance was adopted. • Approved change order No. 2 and accepted an extension of the engineering construction services contract for the West Shadow Lake area improvement project. Construction of the project has been ongoing since October 2018. The 2019 construction season set a record for the number of rainfall events, a total of 39 days, which led to a difficult and delayed construction season. The contractor (Geislinger and Sons Inc.) was able to achieve substantial completion 2 1/2 months late but did not meet the final completion date of Nov. 1.

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City Engineer Diane Hankee said that construction is almost complete, with the final lift of bituminous asphalt and boulevard restoration remaining. The council granted the contractor an extension to the final completion date, now June 26. Hankee explained that due to improved material management during construction, the contract was reduced by nearly $140,000. Because of the schedule extension, WSB has agreed to provide construction services for a fee not to exceed $65,700. The overall project costs, including these changes, is projected to be about $6.33 million, approximately $525,000 under budget. The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, at City Hall. There will also be a work session immediately beforehand at 6 p.m. in the Community Room. Shannon Granholm

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The following local students were named to the dean’s list or received academic honors at a college or university for the 2019 fall semester: Bethel University: Annika Allison, Kathryn Carlson, Ruth Cartagena, Emma Harville, Michael Opheim, Amanda Pacholl, Trinity Pierce, Emma Pierson, Kayleigh Sommerfeldt and Carolyn Ziebol, all of Lino Lakes; Kira Hamann and Jennifer Hicks, both of Circle Pines. Concordia College: Erik Tolkinen of Lino Lakes. Drake University: Lucas Hoffman of Circle Pines. Michigan Technological University: Max Baker of Circle Pines. Northern Michigan University: Thomas Perreira of Lino Lakes. South Dakota State University: Alexis Schulze of Lino Lakes. University of Minnesota-Crookston: Nancy Gauthier of Circle Pines. Wheaton College: Megan Heider, Sarah Harville and Jessica Stenvig, all of Lino Lakes.

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friend of ours and his family recently moved to Hong Kong after taking a job with an international company. His new job requires him to frequently visit China and Vietnam. Wondering how the family of four was doing cooped up by the Coronavirus quarantines, we were delighted to see an update from them this week. She writes that her husband described the last flight back to Hong Kong from the U.S. as “a little eerie.” Now in Hong Kong, he has been working from home since he would be subject to a 14-day quarantine each time he travels. That would be 28 days round trip. The family has been juggling virtual schools, virtual workspace and a Wi-Fi band with overload. “In honor of the virus seeing its shadow, school is delayed another two weeks (now up to March 16).” Publisher’s They said people are panicking and the grocery store shelves View that were once stocked with Carter Johnson toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissue, hand sanitizer, cleaning products and trash bags are now virtually empty. With some humor, she said “Now they are rationing toilet tissue to one square per visit — just kidding, just kidding.” She said, “Not going to lie, some days are way easier than others.” She mentioned they have enough supplies to bring him through another week as they seek humor in everyday life experiences and report they still enjoy the Hong Kong life. This week they put on their masks and headed out to see a movie where everyone had their temperature checked before they entered. It was great to see they had confidence enough to go out and enjoy a movie as a family. As we enjoy our freedom to move about in the U.S., at this point without masks and temperature scans, let’s all say a prayer for those affected by the virus, and for our doctors, medical teams and scientists to find a vaccine or cure to bring this to an end quickly. To all our friends and families affected, we want you to know we’re keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Lakeside Club As a kid, I remember the bustling, smoked-filled dining room at the Lakeside Club. More than 30 years later, three generations of our family have dined there together. The restaurant was best known for its steaks. The spunk and personality of the sisters who owned and operated it in the later years was also a draw for patrons. Over the years the stories go, you “get what you get” when you dine at the Lakeside. I loved the history, the stories that went with the photos on the wall, the old printed list of members on track-fed paper, the nickel-plated grill and much more. My wife and I wanted to go one last time last week, while our kids were at confirmation class. Due to the packed dining room, wait list and line out the door, we grabbed the only spot available in the building - at the bar. We didn’t mind a longer than usual wait for drinks as we took in the atmosphere and conversation with Mike and Jill from Mahtomedi, who were sitting next to us at the bar. We learned they were regulars at the Lakeside and they were fun to talk to. Jill mentioned they had gone to the Lakeside Club three times that week because they wanted to eat different dishes. We talked to the bartender, Nick, the grandson of the owners, and asked for a few of the famous popovers. He said they were sold out by 6 p.m. The meal was great, meeting and getting to know new people, and what topped off the night was getting Sue’s signature wave when I asked for something extra. She looked at me from the other end of that bar, made so famous in the movie “Fargo,” and carefully adjusted her glasses with her middle finger. It was the perfect end. Thank you to the Mahmood family for being a hidden treasure in our community for more than 60 years. You and the Lakeside will be missed! Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications. Distributed weekly in: • Blaine • Circle Pines • Lexington • Lino Lakes

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ome gardens can be a great source of food and fun for the gardener. But there are many pests that can make a gardener’s life difficult. What’s the best way to manage these before they drive you mad? The answer is a method called Integrated Pest Management (IPM). You can create a healthier landscape and a healthier wallet by reducing the use of pesticides in the long term through IPM. Simply, IPM is using the right control, for the right pest, at the right time. So, say you identify a problem with a plant in your garden. Before you go out and purchase something, the very first step is to identify what exactly is causing that problem. Is it bacterial fungal? Is it an insect or a rabbit? Gardener’s or Identification is critical because if have a fungal problem and you Grapevine you spray an insecticide, you’ve wasted time, money and maybe affected Ash Barsody beneficial insects that weren’t causing a problem, for a product that won’t help the original issue. Do some research before you go to the store; check the University of Minnesota Extension website for “tomato diseases” and see what matches your plant’s symptoms. Anoka County Master Gardeners also offer plant and insect diagnostic clinics over the summer months where residents can bring in samples of plants and insects for our team to diagnose. So you’ve identified your plant’s problem. Maybe it’s a tomato with spots and wilting leaves. The next thing

to determine might be, is this the time to treat this? With this example, by the time the plant is showing signs of leaf spot, there isn’t a good cure. You can spray a fungicide to slow the inevitable, but it will cost you money and be minimally effective. Similarly, there are some insect pests that are only vulnerable during certain stages of their development, like Japanese beetle grubs. Spraying outside of that point of their life cycle will not have any effect. For tomato leaf spot and many other common diseases, prevention is the name of the game. Proper plant location, watering technique, mulch application and garden sanitation can stop the spread of these diseases before they even start. It’s also worth considering if it’s even worth treating the plant at all. If the damage you’re seeing is superficial and not spreading, it might be more worthwhile to leave it alone. Leaf miners strike plants like columbine, but mostly only cause minimal damage and don’t hurt the plant in the long run. If you’ve gotten this far down the list and determined you know what your pest is and that it’s time to treat it, only then can you determine what to treat it with. We always advise choosing the least toxic option that will be effective. In many cases, picking insects off by hand or insecticidal soaps are sufficient control. If a stronger commercial product is what’s needed, then that’s what should be used. Often, if you implement these other controls beforehand, it doesn’t even need to get that far. Ash Barsody, Anoka County Extension Master Gardener

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Whimsical Wigs workshops Whimsical Wigs is staying busy with its monthly get-together and occasional weekend workshops. Whimsical Wigs will host its next workshop at 10 a.m. Feb. 29 at Lino Lakes City Hall in the public safety classroom. Monthly wig-making workshops are held the third Tuesday of the month, usually at Michael's in the Village of Blaine, and monthly crocheter get-togethers are the fi rst Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Caribou Coffee in the Village of Blaine. Wigs are assembled for children undergoing hair loss due to cancer treatments or alopecia. If interested, RSVP at whimsicalwigsmn@gmail.com.

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Fairview Lakes Medical Center accepting scholarship applicants The Fairview Lakes Medical Center Volunteer Organization will award up to 30 $1,000 scholarships this spring to qualified candidates pursuing a career in the medical field. The application deadline is March 31. Applicants must be high school graduates enrolled in accredited post-secondary schools in the 2020-2021 school year. Applicants must also reside in the Fairview Lakes Health Services region: Pine City to Lino Lakes/ Hugo; Hwy 65 to the Wisconsin border.

The Fairview Lakes Medical Center Scholarship program is coordinated by the Fairview Lakes Medical Center Volunteer Organization, which raises funds throughout the year to support the majority of the scholarships awarded to students graduating from local high schools as well as adults pursuing nursing and advanced medical degrees. Application and guidelines are available online at fairview.org/careers/grow-with-us/scholarships/ fairview-lakes-medical-center-scholarships. For more information about the application process or donating to the scholarship program, contact LakesVolunteers@fairview.org or 651-982-7773.

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Registered Republicans or individuals voting as a Republican in 2020 are invited to the Senate District 38 Republican Party Caucus on Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 7-8:30 p.m. At Oneka Elementary School, 4888 Heritage Pkwy. N., Hugo. The caucus is a semiannual event bringing together like-minded persons to endorse political candidates and engage in political grassroots activities. Contact Craig Johnson at cjohncmj63@ gmail.com with questions.

Pam Rehnelt is one of four high school counselors in the state of Minnesota recognized by the 2020 College Board Counselor Recognition Program. Rehnelt was honored as a proven lifelong learner, collaborator, advocate and data-driven counselor committed to student success. In Rehnelt’s 21 years in the Centennial School District, she developed the “Ramp Up to Readiness” program with the University of Minnesota to develop a College Readiness Program in schools and helped develop the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program. She has also been a counselor and site team member. Rehnelt co-chaired the Career and Technical College Fair and helps with the College Fair to give students access to post-secondary discovery. She also works with around 500 students in grades 9-12 and has hosted informational sessions for parents and small group counseling sessions for juniors and seniors. She has received recognition from the Minnesota School Counselor Association twice, for essays written by students on how she has made a difference in their lives.

CITY BRIEF Councilmen knocking on doors for Census Circle Pines councilmen Dean Goldberg and Matt Percy will be knocking on doors in apartment complexes throughout February to let renters know how important it is for them to be counted in the upcoming Census. Renters are classified as a hard-to-count population.

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CHURCH BRIEF Lasagna dinner and Firemen's Ball Elim Lutheran Church in Scandia invites the public to a lasagna dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. In addition to lasagna, attendees can enjoy

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Learning about social justice Fourth, fifth and sixth graders sorted more than 500 pounds of cacao beans with an organization called “Enliven” Feb. 1 during Faith Formation at St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church. By sorting the beans, they raised about $2,900 to go toward infrastructure improvements in poor villages in Nicaragua. After absorbing some teachings on justice and fairness, the students got to enjoy Fair Trade chocolate and sip hot cocoa.

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Anoka County is the fourth-largest county in Minnesota, has a $300 million budget and 2,000 employees. I want to thank the residents of Anoka County’s District 6 for your vote of confidence in me to represent you. Each of the seven districts in Anoka County are defined by the residents that live in those districts, making each district unique. I moved to our area 44 years ago, so I understand our area well and I have a good idea of what our residents want. I will represent you well because I am you. I want to thank the many people who endorsed my candidacy, those who voted for me and all of the people who volunteered their time to help me get elected. This is not something that can be done without help. As always, I will listen to, and be available to everyone, so please contact me any time and for any reason at Jeff@ AnokaCountyCommissioner.com so I can provide the help you need. Thanks again, and God bless.

I want to extend a sincere thank you to all of Lino Lakes for your support in my campaign for the open City Council seat. While I wasn’t able to obtain the open seat, I truly enjoyed meeting so many residents campaigning and hearing about what is important to voters. I had fun with everything, from putting up yard signs with my father and son, to distributing literature with my wife and daughter. It was truly a positive family experience for all of us. Thank you to all of the business owners and homeowners that supported me in this campaign and hosted signs for me. I would also like to extend a special thank you to former Mayor Jeff Reinert, current Mayor Rob Rafferty and councilmen Mike Ruhland and Dale Stoez for their guidance and support. It was an honor to campaign with such a fun group of talented people. I look forward to the great work this City Council will do in the years to come with the addition of Councilman Tony Cavegn. I am proud to be a resident of this great city.

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WILLY WONKA ESCAPE ROOM When: 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Rd., Circle Pines Details: Solve riddles, follow clues and explore an Escape Room inspired by Willy Wonka’s candy empire. Family teams encouraged. Ages 10+ or 8-10 with an adult. Free; registration required. Contact: 763-324-1540 or anokacounty.us

WINTER SLED AND SNOWSHOE SAMPLER When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Snowshoeing and kicksledding. Registration required; $10/adult, $7/child. Participants under 18 must be accompnaied by an adult. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

CREATIVE OASIS WELLNESS WORKSHOP When: Noon-2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Rd., Circle Pines Details: Focus of monthly workshop is helping people connect with their creativity through different artistic modes such as writing prompts, visual arts, creative movement and music, geared toward creating a healthier you and a healthier community. Contact: 763-324-1540 or anokacounty.us

a battle for the coveted bragging rights and to support the Invisible When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wounds Project. Free Feb. 25 and the 4th with opportunities to Tuesday of the month make a donation. Where: St. Joseph of the Lakes, room 107, 171 Elm Contact: linolakes.us St., Lino Lakes Details: Join with others AMERICAN LEGION FISH FRY who have experienced When: 5-8 p.m. Fridays, the loss of a loved one Feb. 28-April 10 through a death by suicide. An opportunity Where: American Legion to share stories, listen Post 566, 7731 Lake and fi nd caring support. Drive, Lino Lakes Contact: 651-784-3015 or Details: All you can eat mystjoes.me dinner with fried cod and sides for $13. Threepiece fi sh dinner $10. AUTHOR VISIT Hours 4-8 p.m. on Good When: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 Friday. p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 Contact: 651-783-0055 Where: Centennial

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Library, 100 Civic Heights Rd., Circle Pines Details: Author Lee Burtman will discuss her book “Fighting for Delphine” and her work with an organization in the Ukraine. Contact: 763-324-1540 or anokacounty.us

SPRING COLLEGE FAIR When: 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 Where: Centennial High School west gym, 4757 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: Visit with representatives from over 110 regional colleges, universities, community colleges, technical colleges and specialty schools. Sign up in advance for a barcode at www. gotocollegefairs.com; barcode will be scanned at the fair only by colleges from which you choose to receive information. Free and open to the public.

GUNS-N-HOSES HOCKEY GAME When: 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 Where: Super Rink, 1850 105th Ave. NE, Blaine Details: Game features local police personnel against fi re personnel in

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WHIMSICAL WIGS WORKSHOP When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 Where: Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Pkwy. Details: Help make wigs for children suffering hair loss due to cancer treatments or alopecia. RSVP. Contact: whimsicalwigsmn@ gmail.com

BOY SCOUT TROOP 236 ANNUAL FUNDRAISER When: 8:30 a.m.-noon Sunday, March 1 Where: St. Joseph of the Lakes Church, 171 Elm Street, Lino Lakes Details: Pancake/french toast and sausage breakfast will help fund troop events and activities for the next year.

NATURE PLAY: MAGICAL MAPLES When: 10-11:15 a.m. Thursday, March 5 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Kids ages 2-5 with an adult can hear an animal tracks story and look for animal tracks and signs outside. $3/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

LEARN TO CROSS COUNTRY SKI When: 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 Where: Chomonix Golf Course, 700 Aqua Ln., Lino Lakes Details: Introductory classes are appropriate for people of all abilities. The activity fee includes ski rental, instruction and crosscountry skiing. Ages 8+. Registration requires; $15/adult and $10/child. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

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Ongoing OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS When: 8 a.m. Saturdays Where: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 9185 Lexington Ave. N., Circle Pines Details: Support group for compulsive eaters. Contact: 651-485-5407

BABY STORYTIME When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Tuesdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fi ngerplays for children birth-24 months and a caregiver. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary.org

TODDLER STORYTIME When: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fi ngerplays for children ages 2-3 and a caregiver. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary.org

FAMILY STORYTIME When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Thursdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fi ngerplays for

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children of all ages and a caregiver. No registration required. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary.org

QUIET GARDEN RETREAT DAYS When: 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Saturdays Where: Christos Center for Spiritual Formation, 1212 Holly Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Find opportunities for meditation and rest. Full and half-day sessions available. $15/ half day or $25/full day. Contact: christoscenter.org

HANDICRAFT WORK When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can knit, crochet, embroider, quilt, needlework and more while socializing. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

CRIBBAGE When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. the fi rst Tuesday of the month Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play cribbage. Call to join the group. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

500 CARDS When: 7 p.m. Mondays and 1 p.m. Wednesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play 500. Open to anyone. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

BRIDGE GROUPS When: 9 a.m.-noon 2nd Thursday or 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Beginners can learn to play. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY TASTE OF SHOREVIEW When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Fundraiser for the 2020 Slice of Shoreview Days fi reworks includes food sampling from area restaurants, wine and beer tasting, silent and live auction, raffles, games and prizes. Tickets $25 in advance or $30 at the door; 2 tickets for $45 in advance or $50 at the door. Contact: sliceofshoreview.com

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When: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, March 5 When: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Where: Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Feb. 29 Stagecoach Trail S., Where: Elim Lutheran Afton Church, 20971 Olinda Details: Learn about Trail N, Scandia the next renewable Details: Enjoy a lasagna technology that is going dinner to benefit the ‘THE YOUNG AND THE to save the world with Scandia food shelf, REST…’ followed by dancing at the guest speakers Dr. When: 3 and 6 p.m. Hatice Bilgic Lim, a Scandia Fireman’s Ball Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Community Center, former MCAD professor and current scientist Where: Stillwater featuring the band Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Stimulus Package. Dinner at Medtronic and Jerry Allan, a Belwin Main St. is a free-will offering. Conservancy board Details: Billy member and professor McLaughlin and Simple STAND UP COMEDY at the Minneapolis Gifts perform an SHOW College of Art and acoustic tribute to Neil When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Design. RSVP and $10 Young and other artists Feb. 29 donation requested. who defi ne an era Where: 7 Vines Contact: 651-436-5189 or and whose popularity Vineyard, Dellwood belwin.org endures. Tickets $25/ Details: Annual adults and $22.50/ fundraiser for the Hugo SHAUN JOHNSON BIG seniors and students Good Neighbors Food in advance; $30/adults BAND EXPERIENCE Shelf features three and $27.50/seniors and When: 7 p.m. Saturday, comedians. Ticket $40/ students at the door. March 7 person. Show begins at Contact: 651-342Where: The Zephyr 8 p.m. Ages 16+. 1542 or stillwater Theatre, 601 Main St. Contact: hugofoodshelf. SUBMITTED zephyrtheatre.org N., Stillwater org Details: Emmy awardPRUNING TREES AND winning crooner and MOSTLY MOZART SHRUBS CLASS lead singer of Tonic SolWhen: 7 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 21 and Details: Local youth perform the When: 3 p.m. Sunday, When: 6:30-8 p.m. fa fuses big band spirit 28; 3 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 22 and 29; tale of several socially awkward March 1 Tuesday, Feb. 25 with an inventive edge. 3 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 23 and March youngsters who find joy, heartache Where: Trinity Lutheran Tickets $35. Where: Extension Barn, 1 and a purpose in competing at the Church, 115 4th St. N., 2020 White Bear Ave., Contact: 651-342-1542 or regional spelling bee. Tickets $5Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Stillwater Maplewood stillwaterzephyrtheatre. $10. Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear org Details: Learn the basics Details: Classic concert Lake Contact: 651-348-8578 or performance by Valley of how to care for your childrensperformingartsmn.org Chamber Chorale woody plants so you ‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ presents Mozart’s can prune your plants CALENDAR Requiem in a new light like a pro. Registration GUIDELINES with a full orchestra required. Anyone in the commuand Sundays and at the today. The Broadway ‘THE HAPPINESS and soloists. Tickets nity may send us news Contact: 651-353performance will PLAYLIST’ WITH MARK door. $10-$27.50. of an upcoming local 4284 or ramsey premiere this year, MALLMAN Contact: 651-415-3367 Contact: event. The calendar is mastergardeners.org produced by Ellen When: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, valleychamberchorale. reserved for secular DeGeneres and others. Feb. 20 org community events in or MOVIE NIGHT BETWEEN THE LINES Tickets $12 general adjacent to Press PubliWhere: Marine Village When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, HISTORY SEMINARS admission in advance or cation’s coverage area. Hall, 121 Judd street, Feb. 21 at the door; $10 students. When: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, EDUCATION IN Priority is given to free Marine on St. Croix SOCIETY EVENT Where: Oneka Contact: showtix4u.com/ Feb. 27 or affordable events that Details: A Minneapolis When: 7 p.m. Monday, Elementary School event-details/37054 Where: Shoreview are likely to appeal to a mucic icon will share Gym, 4888 Heritage Community Center, 4580 March 2 broad audience. Publicastories from his new Pkwy., Hugo Where: Liberty Classical tion of events is subject N. Victoria St. ‘PRESIDENTIAL book and explain how Academy, 3787 Highland to editorial discretion. Details: Bring family Details: Sessions PRIMARY AND listening to uplifting Ave., White Bear Lake and friends and a Due to space limitaPRECINCT CAUCUS will provide an songs helped him blanket to sit on Details: Nationally tions, there is no guarWHAT IS NEW IN understanding of why overcome a period of for a free PG movie certified and licensed 2020?’ antee whether, when or something happened, personal darkness. Free screening. Popcorn and When: 10-11:30 a.m. for how long submishow it changed our path school psychologist Dr. and all are welcome. snacks provided by the Jules Nolan will speak sions will be published. along with the juicy Saturday, Feb. 22 Contact: marine Hugo Fire Dept. Movie on the topic “Anxiety, Submissions are subject details usually left out Where: White Bear Lake communitylibrary.org starts at 7 p.m. Parents Stress and Emotional to editing. of textbooks. Topic is City Hall, 4701 Highway must supervise. Resilience: Strategies to Please include date, “The Commanders: 61 ‘ANNE OF GREEN Promote Student WellContact: ci.hugo.mn.us/ Robert E. Lee and time, location, cost, Details: Free public GABLES’ being.” Free and open to brief details and conrec Ulysses S. Grant.” $17/ forum for voters to the public. resident; registration When: 7:30 p.m. tact information for prepare for Super required Thursday, Feb. 20 each event submission. Contact: liberty ‘LAST SUMMER AT Tuesday featuring (preview); 7:30 p.m. Submission deadline is classicalacademy.org/ Contact: 651-490BLUEFISH COVE’ speakers Michael Friday, Feb. 21; 2 and Wednesday prior to the education-in-society 4750 or shoreview When: 7:30 p.m. Wall, voter outreach 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. following weeks’ publicommunitycenter.com Fridays, Feb. 21 and specialist at the Office 22; and 3 p.m. Sunday, cation. Call 651-407-1226 NORTHERN LIGHTS 28, Saturdays, Feb. 22 of the Minnesota Feb. 23 with questions. 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Cougar skaters win conference finale; seeded 3rd in section BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Centennial boys hockey takes a 13-12 record into Section 5AA starting Thursday, after winning their conference finale over Rogers 5-3 last Thursday. The Cougars, seeded No. 3, face No. 6 Osseo at Champlin Ice Arena, 8 p.m. The winner will play Saturday, 7 p.m., against the winner of No. 2 Maple Grove vs. No. 7 Spring Lake Park. The section top seed is Champlin Park. Against Rogers, Jake Pierson gave the Cougars 4-3 lead at 12:06 of the third period and AJ Carls made it 5-3 at 13:36. AJ Carls had two goals. Connor Thompson and Mason Wistrcill also scored. The Cougars had a 48-28 shots advantage over the Royals (12-11-1). Leo Troje was in goal. The Cougars finished 8-4 in Northwest Suburban play for fourth place among 13 teams behind Andover (11-0-1), Blaine (11-1) and Maple Grove (10-2). Centennial took a 7-1 drubbing from Chaska there Tuesday, Feb. 11. Henry Bartle got the lone goal. Six players scored for Chaska (13-9-1), with Shane Levelle finding the net twice. Top scorers are AJ Carls with 20 goals and 20 assists, Bartle with 18 and 16 and Tommy Carls with 10 and 24.

Cougar cagers notch 3rd win of season Centennial boys basketball picked up their third win of the year, and second against Coon Rapids, 75-63 last Wednesday evening at home. Mason Lindsay tallied 28 points to lead the Cougars (3-19). Jaxon Waldvogel added 18, Thomas Palmsteen 14 and Richard Hemric 12. For Coon Rapids (6-15), Lucky Moronge netted 18 points and Jackson Aurelius 14.

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Centennial was no match for Champlin Park on Friday evening, losing 97-35 on the Rebels court. Francis Nwaokorie hit 22 points to lead 14 players in the scoring column for the Rebels (15-7). Waldvogel had 12 and Lindsay nine for Centennial. Bruce Strand

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Jakob Bergeland, a sophomore from Centennial, is in his third year wrestling for the Minnesota Gophers. Currently a sophomore in eligibility, Bergeland has a 17-7 record with four pins this season. He is 1-1 in Big Ten matches. Bergeland is one of three Gophers competing at 149 pounds. Brayton Lee, a freshman from Indiana, usually has the slot in Big Ten matches, holding a 4-1 conference record. Bergeland had a 22-8 record wrestling unattached during a redshirt year in 2018-19. Last season, he had 5-4 record, including 2-2 in the Big Ten, when an injury ended his season. The Gophers are 4-4 in the Big Ten and 9-7 overall, with one conference match left, against Nebraska at Jakob Bergeland home Friday, 8 p.m. At Centennial, Bergeland was a state champion his junior year, 2016, and compiled a 170-19 record.

Centennial girls basketball has lost four of its last seven games, including a 68-55 setback against Champlin Park on Friday. The Cougars are 18-6 after winning 14 of their first 16. The Cougars beat Champlin Park 61-53 earlier in the season but the Rebels (8-14) got a decisive payback win as Miya Dubose hit 15 points, Maya Fitzpatrick 14, Gina Sefferud 13 and Amelia Valentino 11. Jenna Guyer had 21 points and Jodi Anderson 17 (mostly at the free throw line) for the Cougars. On this night, they didn’t have much offense otherwise. “We struggled to score — not sure if it was us having an off night, or their quick, physical defense,” Cougar coach Jamie Sobolik said. “Our decision-making was lacking and we struggled to stop them defensively.” The Cougars clipped Coon Rapids 65-44 last Wednesday evening. Eleven players scored, led by Guyer with 16 and Anderson with 15. The Cougars finish conference play this week. They play at Anoka on Tuesday night and will host Maple Grove on Friday. Bruce Strand

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The percentage of ninth grade they students who reported that lasting had mental health concerns six months or more increased in 2016 from 12.5% in 2013 to 17.3% and 23.1% in 2019. The percentage of 11th graders who said they the in seriously considered suicide in 9.7% past year increased from in 2013 to 12% in 2016 and 13.3% 2019. Allina Health is trying to make an impact on those 2019 numbers, compiled from the (MSS) Minnesota Student Survey administered by the Minnesota every Department of Education three years. “We want to raise awareness of this resource that has been to our created and is free for use

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Council set to vote on largest undertaking in city history CHRIS FRYE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

LEXINGTON — The City Council is set to vote Feb. 20 on a $60-70 million project, which could be the largest undertaking in the city’s history. The council conducted the fi rst reading of the Lexington Loft Apartments (LLA) ordinance approving a planned unit development before a larger than normal crowd at its meeting Feb. 6. Several citizens chose to speak during the citizens forum, expressing concerns regarding parking, congestion and the overall impact of such a large project on a community as small as Lexington. One individual respectfully expressed her disappointment that the council appeared to disregarded the feelings of what the people wanted and that this project was made to pass by changing the rules.

After the public spoke, the council attempted to address residents’ concerns as well as explain their individual thoughts on the project. The biggest area of concern for the councilors was to dispel the notion that the council was disregarding what people wanted or that the rules were changed to make this project move forward. City Attorney Kurt Glaser was asked to explain why the council changed the city’s code that required ordinance changes go from a 3/5 voting majority to a simple majority. Glaser stated that when this project came forward, it brought to the council’s attention that the city’s code that previously required a 3/5 voting majority was not consistent with state code and was in fact more stringent than the simple majority that the state’s code required. In previous meetings it was made known that the state had made this

change years ago, however, Lexington had not made the change to its code to stay consistent with state law. Mayor Mike Murphy also stated that he realized that the timing didn't look good, however, “We need to be consistent” - a sentiment shared by his fellow councilors who, while not all in agreement on the LLA project, were in agreement about the code change that was voted on and passed 4-0 (there being only four councilors at the time.) In the lengthy deliberations, each councilor individually took time to express his or her reasons for, or in councilor John Hughes' case, against the project. Reasons for the project ranged from believing the project looked beautiful and that it was a luxury building; the city will get a brand new park; don’t want a low income project; it’s a great addition and that the council can’t just think of the people who have lived here forever

but that they have to think 40 years down the line. Murphy said, “I’ve been really struggling about whether or not to approve this project. Nobody has reached out to me via email or phone, besides seeing a few people on Facebook. Very few people come to the meetings." Councilor Hughes stated that he is against having a five-story building but more fervently stated that he is against allowing a project that doesn’t adhere to the city’s code. Hughes stated that this project, “is so far from the ordinances, why even have ordinances?” If residents of Lexington wish to have their opinions known about the project, they will need to communicate those to council in some form or fashion before the project is voted on at the next council meeting Feb. 20.

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PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS Lino Lakes US Bank robbed Officers from the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department were dispatched to the US Bank located at 7984 Lake Drive at 9:17 a.m. Feb. 11 on a report of armed robbery. Officers from Lino Lakes Public Safety and several surrounding jurisdictions located the two adult male suspects in the 1200 block of Larpenteur Avenue in Roseville a short time later and they were taken into custody with the assistance of Roseville Police Department, Minnesota State Patrol, Centennial Lakes Police Department, Blaine Police Department and the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office. The department says there are no other suspects. The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are investigating.

Lino Lakes man charged with assault, threats at area business Dennis Louis Babcock Jr., 38, has been charged two felonies and one gross misdemeanor for an incident that occurred Feb. 7 in Lino Lakes. Babcock has been charged with making threats of violence, fourth-degree assault and third-degree criminal damage to property following the incident that took place at The Tavern on Main at 10:11 p.m. Feb. 7. According to the criminal complaint, the Lino Lakes Police Department was dispatched to the business after the bartender refused to serve Babcock and he became irate, threatening staff and patrons. Babcock reportedly resisted arrest; while taking him into custody, one officer was injured and a squad car door sustained damage. Babcock's next court appearance will be March 12.

counsel. Jensen said he has spoken with community development directors of other towns about the matter, who all say he should sue the city. “That's the worst of all worlds. Is there something we can do before that? Before we go to a lawsuit, can I talk with somebody about it? If you want to wait, that's fine, but what do you want to wait for?” Jensen asked. Grochala explained that the council took action in October 2019 to draw on St. Clair Estates’ development letter of credit to correct or complete required improvements, some of which included open space plantings and restoration, driveway repair and repair and landscaping of the filtration basin in the Enid Street Island. “We are waiting for the construction season to start up ... we will complete those improvements. Once those improvements are done and the contractors are paid, the (remaining) dollars will be released to Mr. Jensen or Mr. Jensen's bank, depending on where it's intended to go,” Grochala said. Jensen said, “Okay, and you realize that I will sue the city if you do any of those?” Rafferty said, “I have nothing to add. We have been given direction by our legal counsel, and that is the direction we have to go.” Jensen responded, “He can give you advice, you don't have to take it.” Rafferty reiterated that the council and staff are going to take their attorney's advice. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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Jensen is no stranger to city staff or the council. He spoke during open mike back in November 2018 to request the return of his remaining escrow with the city. At that meeting, Grochala explained the city would not release the escrow until a list of outstanding items was completed, including the installation of streetlights; correcting erosion control problems; making repairs to sidewalks, curbs, catch basins; and more. After some heated back-and-forth between then-Mayor Jeff Reinert, the council, city staff and Jensen, Jensen stormed out of the council chambers. At the Feb. 10 meeting, Mayor Rob Rafferty stated that the council and Jensen received a letter from the city attorney detailing “the direction they have to go.” Jensen responded, “I received a letter from him too, and it said ‘Don't talk to anybody,’ which to me just says let this fester for longer and I told him that I was not willing to do that, that I thought that we should address it right now because there is nothing legally going on. We are not in court or anything like that, nobody is suing anybody, so we really don't need legal counsel on this ... I hope that you're not saying ‘Just forget it, we will wait several months and then maybe we will look at it again.’” In a follow-up interview, City Attorney Jay Squires said the letter Rafferty was referring to was an email he sent to Mr. Jensen and the council. “I told Mr. Jensen there would be a settling of whatever is left on the balance of the letter of credit after the city completed correcting the work either he didn't do correctly or completing work that he didn't do at all in the development,” he said. Squires added, “The city has the right to access the letter of credit and effect completion of that work of itself, which is what happened in this case.” Rafferty repeatedly told Jensen that the council and city staff need to follow the advice of their legal

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pals Contract Settlement by Wilson, seconded by Culp. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 9.6 Approval of Technology Assistants Contract Settlement - The Technology Assistants and the Centennial ISD 12 Negotiations Team have reached an agreement on the contract for the 2019-20 and 202021 contract years for Technology Assistants in the district. The agreement has EHHQ UDWLÀHG E\ WKH PHPEHUV RI WKH XQLW 7KH 1HJRWLDWLRQV &RPPLWWHH UHFRPmends approval of this agreement. Highlights of the agreement are detailed in the memo included in board packets. Motion to approve the Technology Assistants Contract Settlement by Timm, seconded by Bettinger. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 9.7 Approval of Technology Specialists Contract Settlement - The Technology Specialists and the Centennial ISD 12 Negotiations Team have reached an agreement on the contract for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 contract years for Technology Specialists in the district. The agreePHQW KDV EHHQ UDWLÀHG E\ WKH PHPEHUV RI WKH XQLW 7KH 1HJRWLDWLRQV &RPPLWtee recommends approval of this agreement. Highlights of the agreement are detailed in the memo included in board packets. Motion to approve the Technology Specialists Contract Settlement by Wilson, seconded by Culp. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 9.8 approval of Individual Contract Settlements - The Director of Human Resources, Dan Melde, and the Executive Director of Business Services, Patrick Chaffey, recommend approval of the IROORZLQJ VXPPDUL]HG WHQWDWLYH DJUHHPHQWV 7KHVH FRQWUDFWV DOLJQ ZLWK WKH total compensation percentages of other agreed upon negotiated agreements: Marketing and Enrichment Specialist; Community Education Coordinator; Technology Network and Infrastructure Lead; Career Center Specialist; Indian Education Coordinator; PAC and Auditorium Coordinator; Aquatics Coordinator; Director of Human Resources; Kids Club Pre School Coordinator; Kids Club coordinator; ECFE Program Coordinator; Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Director of Special Education; Executive Assistant to the Superintendent; Director of Public Information and Community Outreach; Executive Director of Teaching and Learning; Director of Technology; Director of Community Education; Student Services Coordinator; Facilities Coordinator; System Administrator; Data Base Manager. Motion to approve the Individual Contract Settlements by Bettinger, seconded by Knisely. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 9.9 Anoka County Connectivity Agreement Renewal - In 2011 Centennial School District #12 executed an agreement with the County of Anoka to participate in the Connect Anoka County (CAC) Network which continued until August 16, 2015 (Initial Term) with up to a total of three renewDO SHULRGV RI DGGLWLRQDO ÀYH \HDU WHUPV XSRQ ZULWWHQ DPHQGPHQW 7KH FXUUHQW term of this agreement expires on August 16, 2020 with two remaining 5-year renewal terms upon written notice from both parties. The County desires to renew the terms of the Connectivity Services Agreement. Administration recommends that the Board approve renewal of the Connectivity Services Agreement with Anoka County. Motion to approve the Anoka County Connectivity Agreement Renewal by Wilson, seconded by Knisely. Vote: 5-0-1. Member Timm abstained. Motion carried. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1 Annual Review of Policies - Per MSBA Policy and Centennial School District Policy #208 the School Board is required to review the following policies annually: Policy #410 Family and Medical Leave; Policy #413 Harassment and Violence; Policy #414 Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect of Physical or Sexual Abuse; Policy #415 Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults; Policy #506 Student Discipline; Policy #514 Bullying Prohibition Policy; Policy #522 Student Sex Nondiscrimination; Policy #524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy; Policy #616 School District System Accountability; Policy #806 Crisis Management Policy. These policies were last reviewed in January of 2019. Any necessary changes to the policies listed above since reviewed last January of 2019 have been made. The Board is asked to adopt the changes to policies #414 and #616. It will be noted in the meeting minutes that the remaining policies listed above have been reviewed by the School Board and administration and that no additional changes need to be made at this time. Motion by Timm, seconded by Culp to adopt the changes to policies #414 and #616 and note in the minutes that the remaining policies have been reviewed and that no additional changes need to be made at this time. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 11. COMMUNICATION 11.1 CAEF. 11.2 MSBA. 11.3 Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District #916. 11.4 Schools for Equity in Education. 12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 'DWHV WR 1RWH ² Upcoming dates and event in the school district. 12.2 Presentations or Items of Business from Staff or Board Members. 13. ADJOURN at 7:22 p.m. Kathryn Timm, School Board Clerk; Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on February 18, 2020.

CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 WORK STUDY SESSION MINUTES, JANUARY 6, 2019 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; January 6, 2020. 1. CALL TO ORDER Acting Chairperson Guthmueller called the Work 6WXG\ 6HVVLRQ WR RUGHU DW S P LQ WKH 'LVWULFW 2IÀFH %RDUG 5RRP 7KH IROlowing members were present: Bettinger, Knisely, Timm, Wilson, GuthmuelOHU H[ RIÀFLR 'LHW] 0HPEHU &XOS DUULYHG DW S P 7KH IROORZLQJ PHPEHUV were absent: None. Also present: Executive Directors Chaffey and Johnson, Directors Christensen and Melde. 2. ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS 2.1 Compensation - The board reviewed a document which compares the salaries of Centennial board members with those of surrounding districts. There will be discussion at the board meeting and the board will vote on whether or QRW WR LQFUHDVH WKHLU DQQXDO VDODULHV (OHFWLRQ RI 2IÀFHUV 7KH SURFHVV IRU QRPLQDWLQJ DQG HOHFWLQJ RIÀFHUV ZDV UHYLHZHG 2IÀFHUV IRU ZLOO EH nominated and elected at the board meeting this evening. 3. TRANSPORTATION Discussed district transportation budget, special education transportation, negotiating transportation contracts with providers and tiered systems. 4. LONG-TERM PLANNING Special Ed Enrollment - Discussed special education enrollment trend, special education budget variances and potential future budget adjustments to assist in balancing the budget over the next two years. 5. ADJOURN at 6:27 p.m. Kathryn Timm, School Board Clerk; Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on February 18, 2020.

CITY OF LINO LAKES ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA 2020 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT 2020 APOLLO DRIVE TRAIL PROJECT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that bids for the construction of 2020 Street Rehabilitation Project /2020 Apollo Drive Trail Project will be received on-line through QuestCDN vBidâ&#x201E;˘ until Monday, March 2, 2020 at 11:00 am local time. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving bids, representatives of the City of Lino Lakes will publicly view bids at City Hall located at 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014. The as-read on-line bid results will be available at www.questcdn.com following the bid opening. The Project includes the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction complete in-place, of the following approximate quantities: 14,000-19,000 SY Full Depth Reclamation 1,920-2,470 LF Remove and Replace Concrete Curb and Gutter 3,300-3,800 TN Type SP 9.5 Wearing Course Mix (2,C) 1,800-2,450 TN Type SP 12.5 Non Wear Course Mix (2,C) 14-18 EACH Gate Valve Bolt Replacement 16-18 EACH Service Saddle Bolt Replacement 6< 5HVWRUDWLRQ ² 6RG 6HHGLQJ &< ([FDYDWLRQ ² &RPPRQ 6XEJUDGH 1,100 SF 6â&#x20AC;? Concrete Walk 200 SF Truncated Domes 1 EACH Revise Signal System 500 SF Pavement Marking - Crosswalk The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids of the City of Lino Lakes shall comply with the provisions of the statute. Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at www. questcdn.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the website for D QRQUHIXQGDEOH IHH RI E\ LQSXWWLQJ 4XHVW SURMHFW RQ WKH ZHEVLWH¡V 3URMHFW 6HDUFK SDJH The website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for WKH 3URMHFW $OO RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDO QRWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQV DGGHQGD DQG RWKHU %LGGLQJ 'RFXPHQWV will be offered only through the website www.questcdn.com. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from other sources. Bids will only be accepted via the electronic bidding service through QuestCDN. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any bids received without explanation. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days. )RU DOO IXUWKHU UHTXLUHPHQWV UHJDUGLQJ ELG VXEPLWWDO TXDOLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQV SURFHdures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. DATED: January 27, 2020 BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL s/s Michael Grochala Community Development Director Lino Lakes, MN Published two times in the Quad Community Press on February 11 and 18, 2020.

CITY OF LINO LAKES ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WELL HOUSE NO. 1 REHABILITATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that bids for the construction of Well House No. 1 Rehabilitation will be received on-line through the QuestCDN vBidâ&#x201E;˘ until 11:00 a.m. CST, on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Immediately following the expiration of the time for receiving bids, representatives of the City of Lino Lakes will publicly view bids at City Hall located at 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014. The as-read on-line bid results will be available at www.questcdn.com following the bid opening. Said proposals for the furnishing of all labor and materials for Well House No. 1 Rehabilitation. The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids of the City of Lino Lakes shall comply with the provisions of the statute. Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at www. questcdn.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the website for D QRQUHIXQGDEOH IHH RI E\ LQSXWWLQJ 4XHVW SURMHFW #6661588 on the webVLWH¡V 3URMHFW 6HDUFK SDJH The website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for WKH 3URMHFW $OO RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDO QRWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQV DGGHQGD DQG RWKHU %LGGLQJ 'RFXPHQWV will be offered only through the website www.questcdn.com. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from other sources. Bids will only be accepted via the electronic bidding service through QuestCDN. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any bids received without explanation. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days. )RU DOO IXUWKHU UHTXLUHPHQWV UHJDUGLQJ ELG VXEPLWWDO TXDOLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQV SURFHdures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. DATED: January 27, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL s/s Michael Grochala, Community Development Director City of Lino Lakes, MN Published two times in the Quad Community Press on February 18 and 25, 2020.

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The Negotiations Committee recommends approval of this agreement. Highlights of the agreement are detailed in the memo included in board packets. Motion to approve the Custodians Contract Settlement by Knisely, seconded by Bettinger. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 9.4 Approval of Food Services Contract Settlement - The Centennial Food Service and the Centennial ISD 12 Negotiations Team have reached an agreement on the contract for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 contract years for Food Service employHHV LQ WKH GLVWULFW 7KH DJUHHPHQW KDV EHHQ UDWLĂ&#x20AC;HG E\ WKH PHPEHUV RI WKH unit. The Negotiations Committee recommends approval of this agreement. Highlights of the agreement are detailed in the memo included in board packets. Motion to approve the Food Services Contract Settlement by Timm, seconded by Culp. 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